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Closing the AI Gap with Africa
As countries across the globe are grappling with the emergence of AI, Europe is presented an opportunity to enhance its AI cooperation with African countries, addressing concerns about a looming […]
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The UN Pact for the Future: A Modest Boost for Global Governance Reform
Today’s multipolar world faces barriers to international cooperation. Geopolitical rivalries and divergent interests slow or prevent progress on critical global challenges, such as conflict, climate change, public health, migration, and […]
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EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: from Trade to Investments
On Friday morning, 4 October, European Union member states gave their approval to new import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Despite a final charm offensive by Beijing to stop the […]
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Belgium Needs a Bold Arctic Policy – Now
In the face of accelerating global climate change, the call for a Belgian Arctic Policy is not only obvious but urgently required. As the Arctic stands on the frontlines of […]
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The Coffee Machine
A few years ago we acquired a shiny new coffee machine for the common room at the Egmont Institute. A beautiful piece of equipment, which produces a truly impressive noise […]
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What does Rwanda want in the DRC?
The latest report from the UN Group of Experts documents an important level of engagement from Rwanda in the ongoing conflict in East-Congo, which has been going on for 2.5 […]